1. Behind oil, what is the most commonly used source of energy?
-Hydro
2. What are the energy sources that do NOT produce Co2 emissions?
-Hydro, solar, geothermal, wind and nuclear but harvesting needed materials for making nuclear energy produces Co2 emissions.
3. What if any alternative energy producers can harm wildlife?
-Wind energy can affect birds and bats, nuclear energy can harm nearly anything if waste is spilled and hydro electricity can affect fish and wildlife populations.
4. What are some effects of a radioactive spill? - Radioactive spills can cause cancer over time and can permanently contaminate water supplies.
5. How much oil do we use daily? - Worldwide every day we use about 3 billion gallons a day, about 1/2 of a gallon for every person on the planet.
FAQ
1. Behind oil, what is the most commonly used source of energy?
-Hydro
2. What are the energy sources that do NOT produce Co2 emissions?
-Hydro, solar, geothermal, wind and nuclear but harvesting needed materials for making nuclear energy produces Co2 emissions.
3. What if any alternative energy producers can harm wildlife?
-Wind energy can affect birds and bats, nuclear energy can harm nearly anything if waste is spilled and hydro electricity can affect fish and wildlife populations.
4. What are some effects of a radioactive spill?
- Radioactive spills can cause cancer over time and can permanently contaminate water supplies.
5. How much oil do we use daily?
- Worldwide every day we use about 3 billion gallons a day, about 1/2 of a gallon for every person on the planet.
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